The Type 2 is a takedown variant of the Type 99 Arisaka, designed to be easily disassembled for use by Japanese paratroopers for carry during jumps. Features a blade front sight and folding rear sight with anti-aircraft wings, a present mum on the receiver, smooth pistol grip stock with cupped buttplate, partial matching serial number "521" marked on the underside of the bayonet lug, bolt handle, and underside of the barrel lug, and "350" assembly number on various components.